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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC7ECD — Orchid
#CC7ECD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #CC7ECD
- fbf4fb
- edd2ee
- e0b0e0
- d28fd3
- c56dc6
- b74bb9
- 983c99
- 762f78
- 552156
- 341434
- 120712
Color schemes using #CC7ECD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CC7ECD FAQ
What color is #CC7ECD?
#CC7ECD is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 44% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC7ECD?
#CC7ECD is rgb(204, 126, 205) in RGB, hsl(299, 44%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC7ECD?
White text on this background reaches 2.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.43:1.
What colors go well with #CC7ECD?
Its direct complement is #80CD7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7CD7E and #7ECDA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.